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We’re very excited! Yoko is set to release her fifth CD, Live at Scullers Jazz Club on October 17. The eight songs were recorded at last year’s sold-out Scullers show. It includes three originals, including the popular “Mr. B.G.,” Yoko’s tribute to piano great Benny Green. She first made just 100 copies of the show’s recording, mostly as a memento for audience members, but got such a positive response (including regular play on WGBH–thanks Eric!) that the recording was re-mixed and mastered for a full release.

Scott Albin’s review of the Live CD on the JazzTimes Community site says, “She has the enviable ability to play in any context with authenticity, clarity, and spontaneity…” See more coverage here.

Yoko’s trio will return to Scullers in Boston on Thursday, November 17, for a CD release party. “Of course we want to go back there to celebrate,” she says. “You should be there too!”

If you’re in New York, come out to the CD release party on Friday, October 21 at Somethin’ Jazz Club (formerly Miles’ Jazz Cafe).

The trio will be recording for a “Live at Scullers” CD at the October 26 show. You can help determine the exact shape of the show.

Yoko says, “I’m excited about debuting a couple of new compositions of mine. And we’ll have some ideas about other tunes we want to include, but I depend on the energy of the audience to help me create the direction of the show. Recording a CD live has so many variables you can’t control, but if you’re in tune with your audience, the result captures a special feeling. That’s what we’re looking for.”